geoffgourley

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Q: my startup disk is full, yet i have deleted all my files, how can i fix this?

I have a mac book air and 120 GB disk.

I have tried to clean up my files and saved them to a external hard drive.

My startup disk is saying its full, yet i have deleted all files to trash and then emptied trash.

the storage is showing typical things like photos, movies, apps and 75GB of other.

how can i clean up the disk to get back the full storage space?

thanks in advance for your help, im hoping there is a mac expert that can assist.

GG

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Posted on Jan 17, 2015 6:20 PM

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by blackdogaudio,

blackdogaudio Jan 17, 2015 6:30 PM in response to geoffgourley
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Jan 17, 2015 6:30 PM in response to geoffgourley

Try re-ndexing your hard drive:

Spotlight: How to re-index folders or volumes - Apple Support
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by geoffgourley,

geoffgourley Jan 17, 2015 6:45 PM in response to blackdogaudio
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Jan 17, 2015 6:45 PM in response to blackdogaudio

thanks, that did clear a little space, movies, photos etc were removed, but i still have 115GB in Other which seems to be the main issue.

how do i delete what ever that is?

Thanks
GG
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by blackdogaudio,

blackdogaudio Jan 17, 2015 7:04 PM in response to geoffgourley
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Jan 17, 2015 7:04 PM in response to geoffgourley

OS X: What is "other" space in About This Mac? - Apple Support

Experts here recommend Omnidisksweeper for identifying hidden files. I haven't tried it personally but try a search through the forum for more feedback on this product.

Be very careful with what application you choose regardless as many are worse than unreliable causing damage to the operating system itself. If you purchase a third party application for this venture make sure you buy it direct from the developer's website. Also make sure you have a working backup and you fully understand what it is you're deleting so you don't brick your Mac!

best of luck!
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by geoffgourley,

geoffgourley Jan 17, 2015 7:18 PM in response to geoffgourley
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Jan 17, 2015 7:18 PM in response to geoffgourley

thanks for the feedback and tips, I will look into a bit more.

GG
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by blackdogaudio,

blackdogaudio Jan 17, 2015 7:19 PM in response to geoffgourley
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Jan 17, 2015 7:19 PM in response to geoffgourley

You're very welcome..hope it helps!
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